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  • Jun- 2023 -
    15 June
    Showering With DeSantis Typhoon Lagoon

    Guests Invited to “Showering With DeSantis” at Typhoon Lagoon

    It's been more than a year since the relationship between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company devolved into an all-out war. Disney spoke out against a controversial Florida bill that the governor was a big proponent of. Governor DeSantis did not take kindly to the perceived slight and began working with the Florida state legislature to punish the Mouse House. The governor and

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  • 15 June

    Disney Fans Stand Up Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Protestors Outside Disney

    When the gates of Disneyland opened, Walt Disney famously said, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” For many years, Disney theme parks have been a place where anyone can go and feel welcome and accepted. For decades, Disneyland and Walt Disney World have even become the unofficial hosts of Gay Days. Those are days when thousands of people from around the world travel to the

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  • 15 June
    Disney Dad

    Disney Dad Training: 5 Child-Carrying Pro Tips for Every Park Scenario

    Disney dads are built differently. They have no choice—navigating Walt Disney World crowds with kids in tow is no joke. From hauling Park bags stocked with water bottles to fireman-carrying crying kiddos back to the Resort, it’s only possible for dads to enter Disney with some proper prep. While a well-kept itinerary, eyes on Genie+, advanced dining reservations, and an onsite Disney Resort are su

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  • 15 June
    A Moms Group Wants Disney To stop Florida Child Labor Law

    Every Disney Family Should Have These Picture Frames Up In Their Home!

    Visiting Walt Disney World Resort as a family is something every Disney fan can relate to. The magical experiences often create memories that'll last a lifetime. The best way to preserve these memories is to present them in a picture frame, and what better frame than a Disney frame? Disney Fanatic participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase thr

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  • 15 June
    Christine McCarthy Disney

    Christine McCarthy OUT as Disney CFO

    For more than a month, The Walt Disney Company has been making some serious cuts in the budget. CEO Bob Iger said the company was looking to save an astounding $5.5 billion. More than 4,000 dedicated Disney Cast Members have lost their jobs. While there were many mid-management people who were some of the first laid off, some Disney executives found themselves on the unemployment line as well. Man

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  • 15 June
    A cheerful guest at Disney parks holds a basket of fresh oranges, while another fan in vibrant yellow and a citrus-themed Minnie Mouse ear headband stands smiling beside him, embodying the fun and flavor of Disney’s citrus-inspired festivities.

    These Adorable Mickey Ears Are PERFECT For a Summer Visit to Disney World

    Every Disney fan knows that a visit to Walt Disney Worlds is simply incomplete without a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. If you're visiting a Disney Park this summer, then you totally need to check out these ears! Disney Fanatic participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. At the time of this article’s publication, all pric

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  • 15 June
    Chips Ahoy Donald Duck

    Disney to Debut 28 Restored Classic Shorts Including Donald Duck’s ‘Chips Ahoy’

    Long before the nearly billion-dollar budget box office films, fans were enamored with Walt Disney Animation Studios' classic shorts. Even young Disney fans can recognize Mickey Mouse whistling the tune “Steamboat Bill” from the symbolic Disney short from 1928: Steamboat Willie. Many of Disney's classic animated characters were introduced in Walt Disney Animation shorts, and with ̶

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  • 15 June
    Last of Us Universal

    Official: The Last of Us Coming to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

    Universal Studios is not wasting time using the success of HBO's The Last of Us series. Earlier this year, the world was mesmerized by the post-apocalyptic drama starring America's daddy Pedro Pascal and the talented Bella Ramsey. Viewers were sucked in by the terrifying presence of the fungal infected from the show, and now they will have a chance to experience them in a famous panic-inducing sea

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  • 15 June
    People sit around a futuristic table with colorful lights, playing a game. A person in an alien costume is among them. Amid the lively, sci-fi atmosphere reminiscent of a galactic starcruiser, the bright bar area gleams with bottles in the background.

    Calling All ‘Star Wars’ Cosplayers: Official Galactic Starcruiser Costumes Now Available on shopDisney!

    As Walt Disney World Resort's Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience gets ready to close its doors forever, the online Disney Store opens up an entirely new page, offering official costume pieces. Check it out here! Disney Fanatic participates in affiliate advertising programs. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. At the time of this article’s publication

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  • 15 June
    EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2023

    EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional to Make its Return

    The holiday season might be a few months away, but that doesn't mean we can't start getting excited about it, especially when we know we have our favorite Disney traditions to look forward to. This year, Disney's upped the ante. Not only are we seeing the return of the all-time favorite Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, but we're also getting some brand new entertainment offerings from the Mous

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